Rafael Nadal disclosed ongoing health issues stemming from his use of anti-inflammatories during his tennis career. The 39-year-old former player said he has two perforations in his intestines. His comments came in an interview ahead of a Netflix documentary release.
Nadal described how he began managing his own medication intake later in his career. He told Marca that he decided when and how much to take without full oversight from doctors. This approach allowed him to continue playing but led to lasting damage, he said.